Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (61 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Columbia University in the City of New York$106,689
Helene Fuld College of Nursing$119,170$111,944
CUNY Medgar Evers College$115,779$109,153$21,2130.18
CUNY York College$113,718$101,249$12,1250.11
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University$112,670$107,199$22,0230.20
New York University$111,360$106,295$25,5000.23
National Median$74,888$27,0000.36

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York
$24,648$119,170
CUNY Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn
$7,352$115,779$21,213
CUNY York College
Jamaica
$7,358$113,718$12,125
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Brooklyn
$112,670$22,023
New York University
New York
$60,438$111,360$25,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.